Organiser's profile

A Dream Beyond Borders: Help Vanessa Build a Future My name is Vanessa, and I once believed in the Venezuela of my childhood—a place of bustling markets, laughter in plazas, and a future bright with promise. Today, as a 38-year-old computer engineer, I code solutions by day under the dim glow of a laptop, while power outages and hyperinflation erase the value of my paycheck before I can save a single dollar. My degree hangs on a wall, a symbol of pride and frustration, as my skills are overshadowed by a crisis that has stolen opportunities from an entire generation. Venezuela’s collapse is not just in its infrastructure but in its spirit. I’ve watched colleagues flee, families fracture, and hope wither. Yet, I refuse to let my ambition become another casualty. Europe beckons a chance to contribute my expertise in tech, to innovate, and to rebuild my life with dignity. But the cost of visas, flights, and a safe restart feels impossible on a salary worth less than $10 a month. This is where I humbly ask for your help. Your donation, no matter the size, will fund: Visa and legal fees to ensure a lawful transition. Travel expenses to reach a country where my work can matter. Basic necessities as I secure my first job and housing. I am not just fleeing hardship; I am chasing a chance to thrive. With your support, I can turn lines of code into bridges toward a future where my potential isn’t stifled by circumstance. I promise to honor your generosity by paying it forward one day, I’ll be the hand that lifts another. Thank you for believing in my journey. Every contribution brings me closer to a world where dreams aren’t bound by borders.